Entergy Arkansas unveils major grid investments
Company plans new power stations, solar, battery storage and transmission upgrades to support growth and keep rates low.
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USA, Arkansas, Little Rock: Entergy Arkansas has announced a series of major infrastructure investments to support the state’s growing power needs while keeping electricity rates affordable. The investment plan includes new power stations, solar and battery storage projects, as well as associated transmission upgrades, and is expected to create nearly 2,000 jobs while boosting local revenues.
Key projects include:
- Ironwood Power Station – 450 MW in Hot Spring County
- Jefferson Power Station – 750 MW in Jefferson County
- Arkansas Cypress Solar and Battery – 600 MW solar and 350 MW battery storage in Jefferson County
The investments aim to provide a more reliable grid, long-term savings for customers, and economic benefits to local communities. The Generating Arkansas Jobs Act rider allows Entergy to recover infrastructure costs gradually, avoiding large rate increases and delivering manageable annual changes.
Entergy Arkansas is also leveraging federal nuclear production tax credits to offset costs for customers. The monetisation of 2024 credits will flow directly to consumers, helping limit overall bill increases. For a typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month, the net effect of the 2026 updates would be approximately a $4.22 monthly increase (around 3%), after accounting for the nuclear tax credit.
Laura Landreaux, president and CEO of Entergy Arkansas, said: “Arkansas is growing, and our electric system must grow with it. These investments help keep power affordable and reliable while supporting new jobs and economic development.”
The filing is currently under review by the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
Source: T&D World
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